Car comparison

Lexus LFA 4.8 V10vsAUDI R8 Coupe (42) · Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Lexus LFA

4.8 V10

560 hp4805 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2010-2012
VS

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) · Facelift 2012

5.2 FSI V10 plus

550 hp5204 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2015

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.5 s
  • Highest torque
    540 Nm
    398 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.9 L/100 km
    18.2 mpg US
    21.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.9 L/100 km
    11.8 mpg US
    14.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    299 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    581 km
    361 mi
  • Best performance score
    88/100
  • Best economy score
    72/100

Lexus LFA 4.8 V10

  • Fastest top speed
    335 km/h
    208 mph Unrestricted
    325 km/h
    202 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    560 hp
    418 kW
  • Lightest
    1,590 kg
    3,505 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    352 hp/t
    263 kW/t
    2.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusLFA4.8 V10AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
Power
560hp418kW
550hp410kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
1,590kg3,505lb
1,595kg3,516lb
Gross weight
1,755kg3,869lb
1,895kg4,178lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Calculated
317 km/h
197 mph
To 99% top speed
55.7s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
53.1s99% target: 314 km/h / 195 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
3.5s
0-200 km/h
10.0s
Calculated
10.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
3.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.4L/100 km11mpg US13.2mpg UK
19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
11.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
352hp/t263kW/t160hp/1000 lb
Calculated
345hp/t257kW/t156hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
302Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
339Nm/t227lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
372km231mi
Calculated
581km361mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,805cc293cu in
5,204cc318cu in
Length
4,505mm177in
4,440mm175in
Width
1,895mm75in
1,929mm76in
Height
1,265mm50in
1,252mm49in
Wheelbase
2,605mm103in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,580mm62in
1,638mm64in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,595mm63in
Ground clearance
110mm4in
-
Trunk volume-
100L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
73L
75L
CO2 emissions
379g/km
299g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Lexus LFA 4.8 V10AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plusPowerTorque
  • Lexus LFA 4.8 V10: Power / Torque
  • AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusLFA4.8 V108,700 rpm7,000 rpm9,000 rpm
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus8,000 rpm6,500 rpm8,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusLFA4.8 V10AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
3.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
3.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.0 s
10.0 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
38.4 s
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Likely limited
317 km/h
197 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
7.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
9.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
11.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
214 km/h
133 mph
212 km/h
132 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLFA4.8 V10
560 hp
418 kW
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
550 hp
410 kW

Lexus LFA 4.8 V10 has 10 hp more than AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus and Lexus LFA 4.8 V10: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLFA4.8 V10
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
540 Nm
398 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLFA4.8 V10
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
1,595 kg
3,516 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLFA4.8 V10
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
317 km/h
197 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLFA4.8 V103.7 s
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus3.5 s

Although Lexus LFA 4.8 V10 has more power, AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus and Lexus LFA 4.8 V10: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLFA4.8 V10
19.6 L/100 km
12.0 mpg US
14.4 mpg UK
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus and Lexus LFA 4.8 V10: 6.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLFA4.8 V10
352 hp/t
263 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLFA4.8 V10
372 km
231 mi
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
581 km
361 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusLFA4.8 V10
560 hp
418 kW
3.7 s
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
550 hp
410 kW
3.5 s
317 km/h
197 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
LexusLFA4.8 V10
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,505 mm
177.4 in
Height
1,265 mm
49.8 in
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,440 mm
174.8 in
Height
1,252 mm
49.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
LexusLFA4.8 V10
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
19.6 L/100 km
12.0 mpg US
14.4 mpg UK
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
LexusLFA4.8 V10
19.6 L/100 km
12.0 mpg US
14.4 mpg UK
3.7 s
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
3.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
LexusLFA4.8 V10
352 hp/t
263 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
19.6 L/100 km
12.0 mpg US
14.4 mpg UK
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusLFA4.8 V10AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
Power
560 hp
418 kW
550 hp
410 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
3.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
317 km/h
197 mph
Lightness
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
Fuel consumption
19.6 L/100 km
12.0 mpg US
14.4 mpg UK
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,505 mm
177.4 in
Height
1,265 mm
49.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,440 mm
174.8 in
Height
1,252 mm
49.3 in
Range score
372 km
231 mi
581 km
361 mi
CO2 score
379 g/km
299 g/km
Trunk score
-
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
352 hp/t
263 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLexus LFA 4.8 V10AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Consumption19.6 L/100 km12 mpg US14.4 mpg UK12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km34.30 LC100 km22.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi55.20 LC100 mi36.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,940 L777 US gal647 UK gal1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal
Annual fuel cost5,145 LC/year3,386 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus LFA 4.8 V10

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 6.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 209 km (130 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 80 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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